MINISTRY FOR PERSONS WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND
AUTISM
135 First Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tel: 412-456-3119
TTY: 412-456-3122
Fax: 412-456-3189
Email: disabilities@diopitt.org

 

Sister Michelle Grgurich, VSC
Director


Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Curriculum

MISSION STATEMENT

The Ministry for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
and Autism within
the Department for Persons with Disabilities
organizes, implements and supports
programs of catechesis, evangelization, and
spiritual nurturing for persons with
cognitive, and developmental disabilities,
their families and caregivers.

Pittsburgh Catholic Articles on Autism

Sacramental preparation classes to begin for children with autism

Fear, ignorance played a role in autistic boy’s death

GLEA, God's Love Embraces Autism".  GLEA is a support network for families of children with autism.  Their primary goal is to assist parishes in providing quality religious education for children with autism.  A mass book called "We Go to Mass" has been produced by GLEA and the Department for Persons with Disabilities.

GLEA "TIPS" NEWSLETTER

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We Go to Mass
by GLEA - God's Love Embraces Autism
A Mass book that addresses some of the needs of autistic children, it is visually oriented and incorporates many of the parts of the Mass.  It may serve as a starting point for parents or professionals to further individualize and create a unique Mass book for each child.


Just Like Me
A picture story of two young people with Down Syndrome. The photos show the everyday life and accomplishments of these children and their interaction with faith, family and friends. It offers the reader a contemporary perspective about people with disabilities as it highlights more similarities than differences.

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Curriculum

For more information on these books, call RCL Benzinger at 877-275-4725. 

One Flock, One Shepherd

A collection of prayers by parents of children with disabilities. The prayers in this  book reflect the hopes, dreams, and love of parents and grandparents. It is our hope that readers will find this a source of inspiration and consolation. For more information contact us at 412-456-3119 or e-mail us at disabilities@diopitt.org.

LINKS

St. Anthony School Programs


National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry


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